Vault: Movie Act Off: A Charlie Brown Christmas

Summary

The Bert Show

Episode: Vault: Movie Act Off: A Charlie Brown Christmas
Date: May 29, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode of The Bert Show centers around their ongoing "Movie Act Off" competition, where show members act out monologues from classic holiday films. Today, the spotlight is on the iconic Linus monologue from "A Charlie Brown Christmas." The group discusses the challenge and pressure of performing such a beloved scene, then puts their own comedic and heartfelt spin on the tradition.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Challenge of Performing Linus’s Monologue

• Pressure and Expectation:
  The group acknowledges the cultural and emotional weight of Linus’s speech, jokingly comparing the task to singing a powerhouse Whitney Houston song on American Idol.

  • “It's a little bit like ... trying to sing like the American Idolist. Trying to sing like a Whitney the Bodyguard song, you know? That's just bold.” — Jen (02:10)
  • Many participants express nervousness and support, amping up the anticipation in typical Bert Show fashion.

• Decision to Proceed:

  • Joanna reveals that she selected Linus’s monologue after some debate and group teasing for her boldness.
    • “I guess I didn't realize how bold it was of a choice. I thought it was cute and simple.” — Joanna (02:21)

2. Playing the Original Linus Audio

• Setting the Stage:
  The hosts play the original audio of Linus’s monologue for reference, underscoring its emotional impact and setting a high bar.
  • “Isn't there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?... That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.” — Linus (02:56–03:56)
  • Wendy jokes about the importance of the “lisp” in the delivery, showing their attention to detail and sense of humor.

3. Joanna’s Performance

• Performance Build-Up:
  The team encourages Joanna, riffing about how tough the challenge is and offering support—both sincere and tongue-in-cheek.

  • “You want to take another 24 and think about this?” — Jen (02:39)
  • “Hey, Wendy, will you run and grab her a glass of water. She needs it when she gets up.” — Jeff (04:21)
  • The group ensures there’s “complete silence” before Joanna takes the spotlight.

• Joanna Delivers Linus’s Speech

  • Joanna closely mirrors the original monologue, striving for a heartfelt and faithful rendition:
    • “Sure, Charlie Brown. I can tell you what Christmas is all about. Lights, please...” — Joanna as Linus (05:05–05:54)

• Immediate Reactions:
  The team celebrates Joanna’s effort with cheers and playful praise.

  • “She did Linus, everybody!” — Wendy (05:54)
  • “You did great.” — Jeff (06:23)

4. Group Banter and “Act Off” Reflections

• Comparisons and Support:
  The hosts reference other show members and even joke about having children try the speech, recognizing the difficulty and legacy of the scene.

  • “I had the thought of having Hayden try to do it ... it’s too tough an assignment.” — Jen (06:03)

• Recurring Jokes and Inside Humor:
  There’s casual, rapid-fire banter referencing interns, voices, and regular show characters, maintaining the show’s loose, playful energy.

  • “Joanna’s the shorter one. Yeah, I always confuse my Mexicans.” — Jeff (06:49) (Note: Reflects the irreverent humor on the show.)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Tackling Linus’s Speech:

  • “You're not gonna cry because that's not best.” — Jeff (02:06)
  • “The Linus monologue… You're gonna cry.” — Wendy (02:03)

• After Joanna’s Performance:

  • “Yay. She did Linus, everybody.” — Wendy (05:54)
  • “You did great.” — Jeff (06:23)
  • “I'm going to bring a blue blanket to you.” — Wendy (07:13)

• Classic Linus Line (Reference Point):

  • “That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.” — Linus/Joanna (03:56) / (05:54)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:30] Start of Act Off Segment – Jen and Joanna set up the challenge
• [02:54] Original Linus Monologue is played
• [04:53] Joanna prepares for her live performance
• [05:05] Joanna’s version of Linus’s monologue
• [05:54] Reactions and group celebration
• [06:07] Reflection on the challenge and humorous group wrap-up

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Episode Tone & Delivery

The tone is lively, teasing, and supportive, with the Bert Show’s signature back-and-forth banter. The group mixes genuine encouragement with playful ribbing, making the “Act Off” more than just a performance—it’s an affectionate group challenge that embodies the show’s authenticity and camaraderie.

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Summary

If you missed this episode, you missed a fun, relatable deep-dive into what it takes to tackle a pop culture classic—with plenty of laughs, inside jokes, and a holiday spirit that manages to shine through even their snarkiest commentary. Joanna’s brave and earnest attempt at the Linus monologue, along with the team’s reactions, captures both the heart and humor that makes The Bert Show a morning favorite.

Transcript

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[Jen]

The Birch show it is Jen hobbies shot at the Birch Show. Act off right now.

[Joanna]

Yes. This is the Christmas monologues that everybody's been doing. So taking some sort of Christmas themed movie and doing the monologue with it

[Jen]

and Jeff went first day, Melissa went yesterday. And it's Jen's turn today.

[Joanna]

Yes. I was doing a little research yesterday and instead of the original one that I wanted to do, I went with a Charlie Brown Christmas.

[Wendy]

Oh, wow. Yay.

[Jen]

Did you attack the. You didn't attack the Linus.

[Wendy]

The Linus monologue.

[Jeff]

W. That is a.

[Wendy]

You're gonna cry.

[Jen]

Wow. That is bold, dude.

[Jeff]

Okay, you're not gonna cry because that's not best.

[Wendy]

If she's gonna cry, we're gonna listen.

[Jen]

I don't think you're gonna cry. I just think that's like. It's a little bit like trying to sing like the American Idolist. Trying to sing like a Whitney the Bodyguard song, you know? That's like. That's just bold. I mean, it's.

[Joanna]

It's a. Yeah, I guess I didn't realize how. How bold it was of a choice. I thought it was cute and simple.

[Jeff]

It's not simple. Oh, boy, it's tough.

[Wendy]

Aren't we being a little overdramatic?

[Joanna]

Yeah, you guys are really, really dramatic.

[Jen]

The line of speech.

[Joanna]

No, she's got it.

[Jen]

You want to take another 24 and think about this?

[Wendy]

Even the best at method actors would

[Jen]

never take on Purdy.

[Wendy]

Hasn't even gone yet, don't you know?

[Jeff]

Is Joanna gonna give it a try?

[Joanna]

Are you gonna play the original?

[Jen]

Yeah, of course.

[Joanna]

Okay.

[Jen]

All right. And here's the original. Everybody knows this one.

[Wendy]

I guess I'm gonna cry.

[Linus]

Isn't there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about? Sure, Charlie Brown. I can tell you what Christmas is all about. Lights, please. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them. And the glory of the Lord shone round about them. And they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, fear not, for behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which will be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a savior, Jesus Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you. Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, glory to God in the highest. And on earth, peace, goodwill toward men. That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.

[Wendy]

Aw, Linus. But you have to have the lisp with it.

[Jeff]

You're out of your freaking mind.

[Jen]

You sure you want to do this?

[Wendy]

I can't believe you're. I'm just freaking out now.

[Lady Luck]

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[Wendy]

So you. So you.

[Jen]

No, you're not.

[Wendy]

You need somebody to do the Charlie Brown lawn.

[Joanna]

Yes.

[Jeff]

I can't believe you're going, Linus, but go for it.

[Joanna]

Even with the lisp. I'm gonna try to do it a little bit.

[Wendy]

Okay, so I'll do the Charlie Brown line.

[Jen]

She's going in, people.

[Jeff]

Hey, Wendy, will you run and grab her a glass of Water. She needs it when she gets up.

[Joanna]

Why?

[Jeff]

Go ahead.

[Wendy]

What's wrong?

[Jen]

This is probably gonna be. It's gonna take more out it's gonna probably take more out of you than

[Wendy]

you antis her out. Good lord.

[Jeff]

Hey, Wendy. Give her a couple pills.

[Joanna]

I'll speed through it.

[Wendy]

All right, we ready? That's what Crystal. I'm doing after her, bro. I'm gonn

[Jen]

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[Joanna]

She's pagan.

[Jeff]

She's pagan.

[Joanna]

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[Wendy]

Okay.

[Joanna]

All right.

[Jen]

We need complete silence for this, man.

[Joanna]

Y' all are freaking out.

[Linus]

Good luck.

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[Wendy]

Got it. Ready? Got it. Ready? Doesn't anybody know what Christmas is all about?

[Joanna]

Sure, Charlie Brown. I can tell you what Christmas is all about. Lights, please. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field came keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them. And the glory of the Lord shone round about them. And they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, fear not, for behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be to all my people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you. Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of heavenly hosts praising God and saying, glory to God in the highest and on earth, peace and good will towards men. That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.

[Wendy]

Yay. She did lie this, everybody.

[Jen]

She did it.

[Wendy]

She did it.

[Jen]

Wow.

[Wendy]

Yeah. Sorry, it's after 8:30.

[Jen]

I was actually gonna. I was actually. I had the thought of having Hayden try to do it.

[Wendy]

Aw, cute.

[Jen]

And then I thought, it's too tough an assignment. So good for you for tackling it, man.

[Jeff]

Plus, isn't Hayden going through that phase where he doesn't believe in Jesus?

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[Jen]

Are you? Plus, Hayden's voice is really, really deep now. He's like a 35 year old man. So he could do it.

[Jeff]

He's chain smoking.

[Jen]

You did great.

[Wendy]

Good job. Good job. Yay. Well, don't we need to get Joanna in here to try it?

[Jen]

I don't.

[Wendy]

You know, Joanna's like, I am done.

[Lady Luck]

Like, yes.

[Wendy]

There's. So this is too big for her.

[Jen]

I think Jen tackled it too.

[Jeff]

We became tired of her yesterday.

[Joanna]

Aw.

[Jeff]

And plus, today's the last day of our internship, so there's no reason to make her do that.

[Wendy]

What?

[Lady Luck]

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[Joanna]

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[Jen]

Joanna, Not Michelle.

[Wendy]

Don't you do it. Don't you do it.

[Jeff]

Joanna's the shorter one. Yeah, I always confuse my Mexicans.

[Linus]

What?

[Wendy]

That's Jeff. Eight male quota.

[Jen]

I mean, just take tomorrow off, man. What? You gotta wait till Monday. Go.

[Wendy]

Jeffs hate me. No.

[Joanna]

You realize those two are gonna come in here and kill you.

[Jen]

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[Wendy]

Good job, Jim. Good job. I'm going to bring a blue blanket to you.

[Lady Luck]

Okay?

[Jen]

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